Although the band received much commercial attention during the ska wave, they decided to continue down the independent road with STOMP Records, which had become and remains a major player in the international independent music scene. Their fourth release, “No Self Control” (2001) was produced by Steven Drake (Tragically Hip, Barenaked Ladies, The Odds etc.) and was also well received by national college radio and spawned hit videos such as the animated “Blind” and the tongue in cheek “Wish I Were American”.
“Mighty”, the Planet Smashers’ fifth full length, was produced/engineered by Rod Shearer (Bran Van 3000, Bionic, Corey Hart) and co-produced by The Planet Smashers (not to mention mixed on the same board as Madonna’s “Like a Virgin”!). Having moved past the dark and critical themes of “No Self Control”, “Mighty” became the band’s most success record internationally after being licensed by labels in Japan, Europe, Russia, Brazil and Australia.
The Planet Smashers released their first and only DVD “10” in 2004, commemorating the last 10 years of the band. Countless tours all over the world, 12 videos, 5 full length releases and a ton of good times. The Planet Smashers celebrated their 10th by joining the Vans Warped 2004 which also entered it’s 10th year. In 2005, the Smashers released “Unstoppable” their sixth and most recent commercial offering. The album was licensed in Japan by Sky/Sony, in the UK by Household Name Records/Plastic Head, in Europe by Leechredda/Cargo and in Russia by AudioFind. In 2006 the band played over 60 shows in Europe including Moscow, London, Vienna, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Dublin and many more.
In terms of touring, not many indie Canadian bands come close. They have headlined countless tours in North America, 8 European tours, been included on 5 Vans Warped Tour as well as a Japanese tour in 2002. They have toured with such acts as AFI, the Toasters, Sick of it All, Billy Talent, Rancid, Mustard Plug, Simple Plan, Samiam, The Aquabats, Mighty Mighty Bosstones and countless others.
Opportunity
The Planet Smashers Lyrics
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If you haven't noticed
I'm your worst boyfriend - right
You know it
I can't dance and I hate your parents
And what's with your brother, he sees right
Through my shtick
Has passed by you missed your chance
Wait to long and now you're stuck with me
And all your friends say 'What are you doing?'
With me, it might be
Possibly a big mistake
The oppurtunity, the oppurtunity
That's right my test scores are a fright
I'm much stupider than you
And now you've got proof
I suck, I suck suck suck suck suck suck suck
Trade up, you certainly can't trade down
The oppurtunity to get ride of me
Has passed by you blew your chance
Wait to long and now you're stuck with me
And all your friends say 'What are you doing?'
With me, it might be
Possibly a big mistake
The oppurtunity, the oppurtunity
The oppurtunity, the oppurtunity
That's right, you can;t get ride of me
That's right, you can;t get ride of me
That's right, you can;t get ride of me
That's right, you can;t get ride of me
The lyrics of The Planet Smashers's song "Opportunity" show a self-awareness from the singer's side that he might not be the best boyfriend. He admits to not being able to dance and hating his girlfriend's parents, and he goes on to say that her brother sees right through him. In the chorus, he tells her that the opportunity to get rid of him has passed and that she missed her chance. He acknowledges that it might be a big mistake to stick with him, but the opportunity is gone, and she is now stuck with him. The singer sounds resigned to his fate and even a little bit haughty that she can't get rid of him.
The song's themes of self-awareness, regret, and missed opportunities make it relatable to a lot of people who might have been in a similar situation. The message of the song is that opportunities in life, including in relationships, shouldn't be taken for granted, and that regret is a useless emotion. It's better to learn from one's mistakes and move on. The upbeat ska music and the catchy lyrics of "Opportunity" make it a classic in The Planet Smashers's repertoire.
Line by Line Meaning
That's nice, forgive me for last night
I want to apologize for my behavior last night.
If you haven't noticed
In case you didn't realize,
I'm your worst boyfriend - right
I am the worst possible boyfriend for you, correct?
You know it
You are aware of it.
I can't dance and I hate your parents
I am terrible at dancing and I dislike your parents.
And what's with your brother, he sees right
Furthermore, your brother is able to see through my facade easily.
The opportunity to get ride of me
The chance to break up with me
Has passed by you missed your chance
Has already gone, and you missed it.
Wait to long and now you're stuck with me
If you wait too long, now you will be trapped with me.
And all your friends say 'What are you doing?'
All of your pals wonder why you're staying with me.
With me, it might be
It is possible that dating me is
Possibly a big mistake
A significant flaw in judgment.
That's right my test scores are a fright
It is correct that my test results are alarming.
I'm much stupider than you
I am considerably less intelligent than you are.
And now you've got proof
Now you have evidence of this fact.
I suck, I suck suck suck suck suck suck suck
In essence, I am utterly worthless.
Trade up, you certainly can't trade down
You can certainly find someone better than me, but you don't want to settle for someone worse.
That's right, you can't get ride of me
I'm sorry to say, but you can't break up with me.
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Benjamin Merrill
The best planet smashers song!